Hong Kong’s Press Freedom Ranking Hits Record Low, Plummeting to 140th Globally
The 2025 World Press Freedom Index, released today by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), reveals that Hong Kong’s press freedom ranking…
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Hong Kong Light Rail Launches “Pets on Board” Scheme, Pioneering Pet-Friendly Transport
The Hong Kong Light Rail yesterday launched its “Pets on Board” trial scheme, becoming the first public transport service in…
Marks & Spencer Cyberattack Exposes Personal Data Risks, New Digital Identity Laws Spark Security Debate
British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been hit by a severe ransomware attack, crippling its online ordering system,…
Spain and Portugal Blackout Shocks Europe, Sounds Alarm for UK Grid
On April 28, Spain and Portugal experienced the most severe power outage in Europe in nearly two decades, affecting tens…
UK Local Elections Preview: Labour Faces Governance Crisis, Reform UK Threatens Major Parties, Conservatives Face Recovery Test
The UK local elections, set for 1 May, will see approximately 1,641 council seats contested across England and Wales. The…
Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup: Royal Tribute, Royal Title, and a Legacy of Champions
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) staged the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Cup (27 April) at Sha Tin Racecourse, with…
Hong Kong Advances Tobacco Control with New Legislative Measures for 2025
The Hong Kong government has intensified its efforts to curb smoking, with the Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2025 published…
King Charles III to Miss Pope Francis’ Funeral Due to Tradition and Health, Prince William to Attend
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that His Majesty King Charles III will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for…
China’s WTO Promises: Unfulfilled Commitments, Mutual Accusations, and the Risk of Global Isolation
When China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, it pledged to open its markets, reduce trade barriers, and…
Pope Francis Passes Away: A Legacy of Compassion and Controversy
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away this morning at 7:35 AM in the Vatican’s Domus…